A "monkey with long hair" refers to certain primate species with extended and dense fur or hair covering their bodies. One well-known example is the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana) native to central and southwest China, renowned for its striking golden-brown coat that contrasts against its blue face and black limbs.
Throughout history, primates with long hair have captivated human curiosity due to their distinctive appearance and potential evolutionary implications. Their fur offers protection from the elements and provides social cues within their troops. Notably, the discovery of the "Leakey's Ape" (Kenyapithecus wickeri) in the 1960s, a fossilized species with long, human-like hair, sparked significant discussions about the evolutionary connection between primates and humans.






